Animals paradise
Arriving at the Borgo Incantato, does not mean arriving at a hotel, but opening the doors of a magical place, dedicated exclusively to animal and nature lovers.
The domestic and wild animals live all together in a sustainable ecosystem where the conscious Host immediately comes into contact with animals not guarded and used to interact with humans, but always preserving their instincts.
For this reason, Il Borgo Incantato is not a place open to every visitor. It welcomes only Guests aware of the risks associated with interacting with free animals and suitably prepared for this experience that will open them to a world full of emotions and unique moments.
Mission
The “Animal Paradise” project was born from the mission of the Enchanted Village, which aims to welcome, re-educate and coexist with every domestic or wild animal saved from situations of abandonment or great hardship.
The peculiarities that distinguish us from other shelters are:
- Free Animals in Nature
- finally happy all together
- in a sustainable ecosystem where they feed themselves
It is a long and patient process of setting in which key figures are the Shepherds of the Caucasus Mokka and Tora who, with their nature of guide dogs are instinctively led to submit and then protect every type of animal with which they come into contact.
But the history of the Animals and also the essence of the Enchanted Village can not exist without the figure of Cinghy, a wild boar of a few days of life entered by mistake or fatality in the house of Giulio many years ago.
Cinghy grows among the dogs and cats of the house and soon stands out for intelligence, sensitivity and communication skills, but also for its independence and sense of freedom.
An animal that par excellence is considered and known by man only to be hunted and eaten, and that immediately surprises the whole family with its sweetness and great sense of communication and that stimulates a deep reflection on indiscriminate hunting and intensive breeding. Così a mano a mano cresce in Giulio l’idea di identificare un terreno per regolarizzare Cinghy in quanto gli animali selvatici non possono essere detenuti senza autorizzazione.
So the idea of creating a herd of wild boar only for the purpose of restocking, but in truth this project is at the same time the desire to change life and devote time to contact with animals building a habitat of great commonality between Nature and its animals and then share this experience with Visiting guests.
From there the step was short and also thanks to the collaboration with the local authorities, first of all the ASL, which was born the Enchanted Village, to extend the welcome to every pet and wild.
Ninety-six hectares of land, three natural water springs, a forest rich in nutrients and ideal for creating a sustainable ecosystem and six fences for “special purpose” ready to accommodate any eventuality and situation, from gestation to birth, education and inclusion in the enchanted world of the village!
The animals
Horses
Herd animals, they approach groups to join together, otherwise they live isolated, always looking for some good grass.
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Fallow deer
At Dante “Superstar” in the Borgo live beautiful specimens of fallow deer and porcelain fallow deer.
Mokka e Tora
The two female Caucasian Shepherds are guardians of the precious treasure of domestic and wild animals in the village. (Tora in photo)
Akemi
Akita Inu, a personal defense dog who will welcome you upon your arrival at the Borgo with his royalty and his inscrutable gaze full of wisdom.
Korigna e Truccata
Caucasian Akitas, born in the Borgo, who, as faithful assassins, support the protection of all the animals in the village. They are also responsible for welcoming guests
The fox Luisa at the Saracen tower
Wild boars
An ever-growing family made up of our wild boar friends who know they are safe and can live protected in the woods of the Borgo, also supported by the help of our friend Giacomo the Woodsman, who with great loyalty, respect and passion guarantees us that the local hunters they will never chase them away! Cinghy is the boss!
Sardinian donkeys
They are among the most intelligent animals and it is an experience to spend a few hours with them to get to know them better.
Donkeys
Other types of donkeys also live in the village, which display different social behavior than the Sardinian ones.
Sheep
The sheep live side by side with the goats with whom they are in perfect symbiosis and inseparable.
Alpaca
Goats
The adorable little goats and billy goats love the group outings led by “Little Marcella”.
From Pegasuccia to Pepe, the horses live free and independent without being confined to a stable.
Deer
Several families of deer have been integrated into the village, observing life in the village from a distance.
Carolina
Carolina the Cow “Bull”: it is said that we all have a male and a female component that coexist in us . Carolina is 70% bull and 30% cow!
She runs like a horse, she is very smart and intelligent, her tongue has become famous because she can grab any type of food that appears 20 cm from her nose!
Pigs
A family of pigs who have found shelter at the Borgo. Pumba is the leader of the pack.
Cats
Ginny and the Bengal cats: arrived by land at Borgo Incantato. Starting with the Borgo pickup from Russia at war in November 2023, they became real travelers: they crossed Georgia, Turkey, Greece, they boarded and relaxed on the ferry to Brindisi and then once they arrived at Borgo they knew all the animals, including dogs and puppies!!
Wolves
The four wolves arrived as pups in the winter of 2023 and, although kept at a safe distance, live in the valley. They observe the other animals without attacking them, largely thanks to the non-aggression pact made directly with Mokka and Tora, the two Caucasian Shepherds, supreme queens and guardians of the Enchanted Village who protect all the animals from outside wolves.
Luisa
Luisa the fox at the Saracen tower. She was named for her presence, like many others in their wild habitat.
roe deer
The male roe deer in love with our “dainesse” who continue to bark on summer nights!
